December 14, 2012

• Chorus Concert - December 17th @ KMHS @ 7pm
• Progress Reports - Go home on Tuesday, December 18th
• McDonald's Night - Many thanks to everyone that came out to McDonald's last night to support the Beta Club's efforts to raise money for Scotty Hill...a student at our school that is currently battling cancer.  
• There are only 4 more school days for students before Christmas Break!
• Wrestling Match - The Patriot Wrestling Team lost a hard fought match against West Lincoln yesterday at the Tri-County Conference Championship match.  We are extremely proud of their accomplishments this season! Way to go team...and Coach Ash and Coach Farquharson!

December 10, 2012

• No Cheerleading Practice today or tomorrow. Practice on Wednesday.
• KM vs Shelby in Wrestling Playoffs at home starting at 4:00 on Tuesday, December 11th.  Come out as our wrestling team!
• Cleveland Early College High School will have three remaining open house dates for students and parents who are interested in our program.  Those dates are: Thursday, January 24th; Thursday, February 21st; and Thursday, March 14th.  All open house events will begin with a presentation at 6:00pm.  Only students who have verified attendance at one of these open house events are eligible to submit an application to you no later than Friday, March 22nd.  The application packet is greatly streamlined and should take no more than 30 minutes to complete.  We will gather information and a writing sample from students when they attend their mandatory interview during the week of April 8th. You may access applications directly from CECHS webpage or students can see Mrs. Myers for an application.
• The Nutcracker Ballet is being performed by Kimberla's School of Ballet this weekend at the Joy Theater in Kings Mountain (202 South Railroad Avenue).  Performances are Saturday, Dec. 15th at 6pm and Sunday, Dec. 16th at 4pm. Tickets are $10 each.  You can order advance tickets or pay at the door.  Doors open 1 hour before each performance.  The web address is:   https://sites.google.com/site/kmnutcrackerballet/home
• Beta Club will be sponsoring a Spirit Night on Thursday, December 13 from 5:00 to 8:00 pm at the McDonald's next to Pizza Hut.  All proceeds raised will be donated to the Kings Mountain Crisis Ministry that serve so many families within our community.  The WIN class that has the most students come out will be rewarded with a doughnuts and juice.  You are welcome to go through the drive through as well!! 
• Band Concert will be at Kings Mountain High School this Thursday night at 7:30pm. 
• School Dance - Friday, December 14th - from 3:30 until 5:30

December 5, 2012

• Beta Club will be sponsoring a Spirit Night on Thursday, December 13 from 5:00 to 8:00 pm at the McDonald's next to Pizza Hut.  All proceeds raised will be donated to the Kings Mountain Crisis Ministry that serve so many families within our community.  The WIN class that has the most students come out will be rewarded with a doughnuts and juice.  You are welcome to go through the drive through as well!! 

December 3, 2012

• Girls Basketball Tryouts - 7th and 8th grade girls that are interested in trying out need to meet Coach Deaton in the cafeteria at 5pm on Monday, December 3rd.  They will practice until 7.  
• Boys Basketball Tryouts - 8th graders will tryout on Monday (12/3) and Wednesday (12/5) from 6:30-8:30pm.  7th graders will tryout on Tuesday (12/4) and Thursday (12/6) from 6:30-8:30pm.  Those trying out need to meet Coach Cole in the mat room! (Please note...this time is updated from yesterday's message.)
• Dec. 13^th – BETA Club spirit night at McDonald
• Dec. 13^th – Band Concert at high school
• Dec. 14^th – School Dance
• Dec. 11^th – Possible Wrestling and Volleyball playoffs - More info to come!
• Dec. 17^th – Chorus Concert at KMHS for our kids
• Dec. 18^th – Progress Reports go home
• Wrestling and volleyball will be finishing up their regular season this week.  Come out and support our teams!

November 28, 2012

• Girls Basketball Tryouts - 7th and 8th grade girls that are interested in trying out need to meet Coach Deaton in the cafeteria at 5pm on Monday, December 3rd.  They will practice until 7.  
• Boys Basketball Tryouts - 8th graders will tryout on Monday (12/3) and Wednesday (12/5) from 6:30-8:30pm.  7th graders will tryout on Tuesday (12/4) and Thursday (12/6) from 6:30-8:30pm.  Those trying out need to meet Coach Cole in the mat room! (Please note...this time is updated from yesterday's message.)
• Basketball - Students currently involved in volleyball or wrestling will not be able to tryout for basketball until the respective seasons end.  
• Open Gym tonight (Wednesday) for 7th grade boys from 6-8pm. 
• Open Gym Thursday night for 8th grade boys from 6-8pm.
• The Beta Club members will be going over to Summit Place Thursday afternoon right after school to decorate Christmas trees.  Members may still bring items to decorate with! 
• Jingle Bell Rockin' Run - December 1st (This Saturday) starting at 10am - Race will start at Patriot's Park (220 S. Railroad Ave, KM) - Fun Run (600 meter) starts at 10am - 5K/10K immediately following the Fun Run - Race day packet pickup and registration: 8-9:30am at KM Joy Theater - For those that registered early...Packet Pickup will be Friday Nov. 30th 3-8:30pm at the KM Joy Theater - Come out and support our "Girls on the Run" group that will be running that day!  This group is sponsored by Mrs. Short. 
• We have a Robotics Team that will be traveling to Concord, NC this Saturday to compete in a regional competition. We wish them lots of luck!  Go Patriots!

November 27, 2012

• Progress Reports go home with our students today.  We are 1/3 of our way through the 2nd nine weeks grading period.  Students should be working to achieve their AR goal and percentage...and working to maintain a positive grade point average in all subject areas!
• Girls Basketball Tryouts - 7th and 8th grade girls that are interested in trying out need to meet Coach Deaton in the cafeteria at 5pm on Monday, December 3rd.  They will practice until 7.  
• Boys Basketball Tryouts - 8th graders will tryout on Monday (12/3) and Wednesday (12/5) in the gym from 7-8:30pm.  7th graders will tryout on Tuesday (12/4) and Thursday (12/6) in the gym from 7-8:30pm.
• Basketball - Students currently involved in volleyball or wrestling will not be able to tryout for basketball until the respective seasons end. 

November 26, 2012

• Progress reports will be sent home with students tomorrow.
• Reminder - Student Fees are $5 - If you have not already sent this for the 2012-2013 school year, please send it as soon as possible!
• Beta Club is going to be decorating 3 Christmas trees at Summit Place on Thursday, November 29th.  Members are asked to bring ornaments for the trees.  (1.) Peace Tree: white ornaments, angel ornaments, dove ornaments (2.)Starry Night, Holy Night Tree: blue & silver ornaments, silver tinsel, manger or any religious ornaments (3.) Patriot Tree: red, white or blue ornaments, red tinsel and/or any type of ornament that will fit the patriotic theme.

November 19, 2012

• Yearbook News - We need your story!  Do you have a unique hobby or skill?  If so, please email us your story and photo.  Pictures need to be in the original size.  Please do not shrink them before sending!  Send your information to kmmsyearbook@gmail.com.  Parents and students may respond. Thanks so much for your help!
• Open Gym - Tonight for 7th graders only from 6-8pm.  Please have rides here on time. 
• Thanksgiving Holiday - Students will be out of school the 21st-23rd for Thanksgiving Break!
• Cleveland Early College High School - Prospective Student Open House - 6pm - Thursday, November 29th at The LeGrand Center (1800 East Marion Street) - Please use the Kings Rd. Extension Entrance and proceed left around to the school main entrance.  This is opposite the fountain entrance of the LeGrand Center. - Students who attend with their parents will be eligible to apply early for our Fall 2013 cohort selection. 
• Temporary Outage - Sunday night, November 18th, Cleveland County Schools will experience temporary network outage from 9pm until midnight for maintenance to our main switch.  During this time there will be no access to network resources including email, IP phones, and websites.  Thank you for your patience while we upgrade! 

November 16, 2012

• Cleveland Early College High School - Prospective Student Open House - 6pm - Thursday, November 29th at The LeGrand Center (1800 East Marion Street) - Please use the Kings Rd. Extension Entrance and proceed left around to the school main entrance.  This is opposite the fountain entrance of the LeGrand Center. - Students who attend with their parents will be eligible to apply early for our Fall 2013 cohort selection.
• Intramural Scoreboard - Current point leaders are...Monday - Regan and Spangler are tied; Tuesday - McKee; Wednesday - Clore-Laurich; Thursday - Hicks - There are 2 weeks left in the rotation!
• Temporary Outage - Sunday night, November 18th, Cleveland County Schools will experience temporary network outage from 9pm until midnight for maintenance to our main switch.  During this time there will be no access to network resources including email, IP phones, and websites.  Thank you for your patience while we upgrade!
• Have a GREAT weekend!

November 15, 2012

• There is a school dance tomorrow...and we have a new DJ!  The correct time of the dance is 3:15 until 5:15.  The times posted on our blog yesterday were incorrect.  Please have rides here on time.  Students will be given a ticket as they pay to get into the dance ($5)...and drawings will be made for free drinks and pizza.  
• Tomorrow is the DEADLINE for the 2nd payment for the Wilmington trip ($130)!  
• Students that had make-up pictures made should have received their proofs.  Money for pictures needs to be returned to school by Monday.
• Students will be out of school next Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday for Thanksgiving break.
• Our lost and found is full...lots of coats, sweatshirts, and jackets...plus other stuff.  Students need to stop by Mrs. Crawford's room if they are missing something!
• Football parents...if you are interested in purchasing a championship t-shirt, they are $12.  Please see Coach Cole to place your order.  Ordering deadline is Friday, November 30th!

November 14, 2012

• School Dance this Friday from 3:30 - 5:30.  You must be on level to attend.  Each student will be given a ticket when he or she enters the door...and could win a free drink or a free slice of pizza.  Price for admission is $5.  Come out and hang out with your friends!  
• Picture Proofs and money are due by Monday!
• Jingle Bell Rockin' Run - December 1st starting at 10am - Race will start at Patriot's Park (220 S. Railroad Ave, KM) - Fun Run (600 meter) starts at 10am - 5K/10K immediately following the Fun Run - Early registration until November 18, 2012 (guarantees your race tee/hoodie) - Prices increase $5 after November 18, 2012 - Register online @ http://precisiontimingsystems.com - Packet Pickup: Friday Nov. 30th 3-8:30pm at the KM Joy Theater - Race day packet pickup and registration: 8-9:30am at KM Joy Theater
• Our Robotics Teams competed in the North Carolina FIRST LEGO® League (FLL) local competition at Burns Middle School on Saturday, November 10, 2012.  For more information, check out the article on our website!
• The Supernova Team is going on a field trip to the Schiele Museum on Thursday.
• The second Wilmington payment of $130 is due by Friday, November 16th!
• Dropbox is a neat online tool that allows you to store your photos and files and access them from any computer.  For a free account, use this link...http://db.tt/1nSCvnSw!
• The City of Kings Mountain will have their Annual Christmas Tree Lighting at Mauney Memorial Library.  Santa will be making an appearance...Tuesday, November 20th at 7pm.
• Follow KMMS on Twitter @KMMSPatriots or on Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/KMMSPatriots?fref=ts).  You can also subscribe to our announcements and they will be delivered to your email! 

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You can also bring your payment to the front office!

October 10, 2012

• Volleyball Tryouts - Any (7th and 8th grade) cheerleader who is interested in trying out for volleyball must attend volleyball tryouts on Monday and Tuesday (this is because of the football game on Wednesday). For everyone else, tryouts are as follows: 7th grade - Monday and Tuesday of next week; 8th grade - Wednesday and Thursday of next week.  Tryouts will last from 3:20 - 5:30 each day.  For other questions, please see Mrs. Robinson.
• Wrestling - There will be no wrestling practice on Thursday.  
• Early Dismissal - Students will be dismissed at 1pm tomorrow for parent/teacher conferences.

October 9, 2012

• Students...wear orange tomorrow to show that you are against all forms of bullying!
• Parent/Teacher Conferences are this Thursday...students will be released at 1pm.  Please call 704-476-8340 to make an appointment.
• Progress reports were sent home with students today.  
• End of the first nine weeks is coming up on October 26th.  
• Fall picture proofs were sent home with students.  If you would like to purchase pictures, money and picture form should be returned to the student's WIN teacher.  Make-up day is November 6th. 
• Report cards will be issued on November 6th.
• We still have chocolate to sell.  If you would like to help us raise money for technology, please see Mrs. England in the front office.  Our goal is to sell at least 350 boxes.  That would allow us to raise $10,500!  Prizes will be awarded to the top sales person in each grade.  We will also put the name of each person that sells at least one box into a drawing for additional prizes. 
• Yearbooks are also on sale.  There is ordering information on our school website.  Get your book while supplies last...and before the price goes up! 

October 5th

• October is National Bully Prevention Month and KMMS is going to stand united against bullying by wearing ORANGE to school on Wednesday, October 10th. 
• Students will be dismissed at 1pm on October 11th for parent/teacher conferences.  Please call 704-476-8340 to schedule a conference.
• 8th graders will watch a performance sponsored by the Art's Council at 9:30 on Tuesday, October 9th in the gym.
• Students who have not been approved for free and reduced priced meals for the (2012-2013) school year, will begin paying full price for meals on Tuesday, October 9th.  All households are mailed notification letters when their application is processed.  Parents should contact Child Nutrition immediately at 704-476-8127 if they have any concerns about their students status. 
• Coming up this next week: 10/8 Softball/Soccer at home vs Burns; Golf at KMCC (make-up match) - 10/9 Softball/Soccer at NL; Golf at Riverbend - 10/10 Football at WL; Softball/Soccer at EL
• Rock and Fun Day - reward for fall sales will be on 10/26 during PE class.
• KM defeated Lincolnton 12-1 yesterday.  Kassidy Hamrick pitched a complete game for the Patriots.  Ashton Withers had 4 hits.  Madison Hoyle had a triple.  Briasia White and Destiny Hamrick Hamrick had doubles.  Next game is Monday at home vs. Burns.
• The top 3, and 5 of the top 10 girl cross country runners in the conference this year are from Kings Mountain Middle.  Kaitlyn Moss crossed the line on the 2-mile Kings Mountain course in first place, followed by Virginia Dellinger in second, and Meridith Wyte in third.  Kayla Capps finished ninth, and Brooke Patterson tenth, followed by Montanna Smith, Carmen Henwood, and Ashley Sprenger all in the top 22 out of a field of 90 runners.  The girls finished first in each meet this season, after a second place finish in the conference last year.
  
   The boys team was led by Austin McKee in sixth, Landon Ervin in twentieth.  Others scoring for KMMS were Lane Bell, Bryson Key, and Michael Sparks.  
• Picture proofs will be given to students on Monday.  They must return the form with the money to purchase pictures.  
• KMMS  46   Linc.  20
  
  Jake Merchant  had 3 TD  30yd passing TD and 2 rushing TD.  Kavin Mosely  had 2 TD  65yd passing TD and a Defensive fumble return for TD.  Darrren Burns had 1 rushing and 2 passing TD.  Patriots scored on first three possesions and never looked back leading at half 30-6.  Defense played great as a team causing 3 fumbles and interception.

September 14, 2012

• KMMS boys soccer team played their first conference game against East Lincoln at home yesterday.  KMMS' Brian Lysek scored with an assist from Micah Randall early in the first half.  KMMS was able to hold EL scoreless until the last 2 minutes when EL scored a goal.   KMMS and EL went into double overtime.  Neither team was able to score.  Final score 1-1.
• Kings Mountain football team played Shelby this past Wednesday.  The score was KM 6 Shelby 19.  Darren McClain scored our only touchdown.  Defense gave up two big plays...50 yd pass and 55 yd run.  Our next game will be this coming Wednesday at home against Burns.  Come out and support our Patriots!
• The KMMS Cross Country team had their first meet on September 10 at West Lincoln.  The girls took first place with Kaitlyn Moss finishing first, Virginia Dellinger second, Meredith Wyte third, Kayla Capps eighth, and Ashley Sprenger tenth overall.  The boys placed third with Austin McKee finishing finishing second and Landon Ervin seventh overall.  Also scoring for the KMMS boys were Lane Bell, Bryson Key, and Michael Summers.  The next meet is Monday, September 17th at North Lincoln.
• Progress Reports will go out on September 18, 2012.  
• There is a PTO school dance scheduled for Friday, September 21st from 3:30 - 5:30.
• Fall pictures will be September 25th.
• Have a great weekend!
  

Sept. 6th, 2012

A couple of reminders:

1.  1st school dance will be Sept. 21st. from 3-5p.  Any parent that is willing to donate can drinks or snacks, it would be greatly appreciated.  Please just drop them by the office.
2.  Closing the Gap Conference will be held at the NEW LeGrande Center this Saturday at 9am.   All are  welcome to attend!!!
3.  Girls on Track will be here tomorrow for any girl that is interested in participating.  That meeting will be during WIN.

8/29/12

• Monday is a holiday...no school for students or teachers.
• 8th Grade Wilmington Trip - The first payment of $60 is due by September 28, 2012.  There will be two additional payments of $130 each (11/16 and 2/15).  If the second payment is not made by November 16th, the student will be removed from the trip and the initial deposit will not be refunded.  The dates for the trip are April 24th - 27th.  The first 152 students that pay will have a seat on the trip.  Anyone sending money after this will be placed on a waiting list.